Japan's 1978 Concert History

British art rock band Japan was formed in 1974 in Lewisham, South London, England with original members David Sylvian (vocals, guitar), Mick Karn (bass guitar, saxophone), Richard Barbieri (keyboards), Rob Dean (guitar), and Steve Jansen (percussion). Dean left the band in 1981, before the recording of Japan's final album, Tin Drum.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 26, 1978
Japan / Johnny Rubbish

Japan

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Lyceum London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 12, 1978
Nazareth / The Kinks / Japan / Ray Jackson's Lindisfarne

Bilsen Festival 1978

Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium
Jun 05, 1978
Blue Oyster Cult / Japan
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City Hall Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Jun 04, 1978
Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 03, 1978
Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
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Winter Gardens Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
Jun 02, 1978
Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
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De Montfort Hall Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Jun 01, 1978
Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
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O2 City Hall, Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
May 31, 1978
Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
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Odeon Theatre Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
May 30, 1978
Blue Öyster Cult / Japan Liverpool Empire Theatre Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
May 04, 1978
Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
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Odeon London, England, United Kingdom
May 03, 1978
Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
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Odeon London, England, United Kingdom
May 01, 1978
Blue Öyster Cult / Japan

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Odeon Theatre, Birmingham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Apr 30, 1978
Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
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O2 City Hall, Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Apr 28, 1978
Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
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Free Trade Hall Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Apr 27, 1978
Japan / Blue Öyster Cult
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Colston Hall Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Blue Öyster Cult / Japan on May 31, 1978 [788-small]

Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
May 31, 1978
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Blue Öyster Cult / Japan on May 1, 1978 [483-small]

Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
May 1, 1978
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Michael Chambers

Blue Öyster Cult / Japan on May 1, 1978 [484-small]

Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
May 1, 1978
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Michael Chambers

Blue Öyster Cult / Japan on Jun 3, 1978 [915-small]

Blue Öyster Cult / Japan
Jun 3, 1978
 Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Japan had?

Japan has had 37 concerts.

What genre is Japan?

Japan is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Electronic, Indie Rock, Alternative, British, Indie Pop, UK, Post-Punk, New Wave, Modern Rock, Art Rock, Synthpop, English, Art Pop, Noise Rock, Modern Alternative Rock, Synth-Pop, New Romantic, Male Vocalists, Glam Rock, Avant-Garde, Noise Pop, Synthwave, Melancholia, Canadian Indie, Philly Indie, Coldwave, Vancouver Indie, Vancouver Punk, and Eugene Indie.

When was the last Japan concert?

The last Japan concert was on November 22, 1982 at Hammersmith Odeon in Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: Japan / Sandii & The Sunsetz.

What setlist does Japan play live?

The songs that Japan performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 22, 1982 concert at Hammersmith Odeon in Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Sons of Pioneers
  2. Alien
  3. Gentlemen Take Polaroids
  4. Swing
  5. Cantonese Boy
  6. Visions of China
  7. Nightporter
  8. Canton
  9. Ghosts
  10. Still Life in Mobile Homes
  11. Methods of Dance
  12. Quiet Life
  13. European Son
  14. The Art of Parties
  15. Life in Tokyo
  16. Fall in Love With Me

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